Description

Zinc Borohydride is a versatile and powerful inorganic reducing agent with the CAS registry number 17611-70-0. This compound is valued for its high reactivity and selectivity in reducing various functional groups, including carbonyls and epoxides, under mild conditions. It is a critical reagent for synthetic organic chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries seeking efficient and controlled reduction pathways.

Application

• Selective Reduction in Organic Synthesis: Used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes, ketones, and acid chlorides to their corresponding alcohols.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: A key reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Employed to modify polymer chains and cross-link resins, influencing material properties.
• Hydrogen Storage Material Research: Investigated as a potential solid-state hydrogen carrier due to its high hydrogen content.
• Catalyst and Precursor Preparation: Serves as a precursor for generating zinc-based catalysts and nanomaterials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Borohydride
CAS No.	17611-70-0
Molecular Formula	Zn(BH4)2
Molecular Weight	95.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Tetrahydroborate; Zinc(II) Borohydride; Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, zinc (2:1); Zinc Boranate; Zn(BH4)2; Zinc tetrahydridoborate
EINECS	241-587-5

Quality Control

Our Zinc Borohydride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zn(BH4)2)	≥ 95.0%
Zinc (Zn) Content	Contact for details
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.